I become quite stupid when there's any question of examination or competition.

The only possible road for one to follow is that of the Infinite.

And between ourselves what dupery there is in science, how it narrows our horizon! It's just as well to remain a child with eyes gazing into the invisible.

A child knows more than all your learned men." Francois, who occasionally indulged in irony, pretended to share his opinion.

"No doubt, no doubt," said he, "but one must have a natural disposition to remain a child.